"Forty years has passed as one day, closer is now than further, you know that. Forty years have passed, gone into the shadows, and will never come back, do what you want." In fact, life over 40 is just beginning!

National Caravanning Rally on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Katowice Caravanning Circle

When trying to buy a motorhome, many of us start their search from the resources of the secondary market, not only in Poland. Brand new designs require a huge budget from the very beginning. In the case of used vehicles, the choice is also huge, with a bit of luck and perseverance, we will find a motorhome for every budget. Unfortunately - also in this group the prices turn out to be high. It would seem that with little funds at our disposal, we are doomed to use old copies. Nothing could be more wrong - after all, the motorhome market is also full of price bargains. The problem is, however, the disadvantages of attractively priced copies - each of them is damaged in some way or visibly worn out. It is because of such defects that we can buy a relatively young vehicle very cheaply. The only question is whether it is worth risking the purchase to bring the motorhome to a working condition yourself.

Is it profitable to buy a damaged motorhome at an attractive price?

One of the country's most intriguing cities is located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This is Évora, a small tourist center of great historical and cultural value. Évora is neither as famous nor as crowded as, for example, Lisbon, 120 km away, but it undoubtedly has something to be proud of. History lovers will surely appreciate that this city is home to the cathedral where Vasco da Gama sacrificed banners before his trip to India. Tourists visiting Évora can see them inside the temple.

Évora - the patron city of the hunt

In passenger cars or campers there are gasoline and diesel engines (for obvious reasons most campers get diesel engines) - both naturally aspirated and turbo-charged . Unfortunately - for a large group of drivers, the differences between them (in terms of operating costs, performance and characteristics) remain unknown. For such a prosaic reason, many of us decide to buy a vehicle, the subsequent driving and servicing costs of which turn out to be far too high for our pocket. Before making a final decision, however, we should learn more about the important differences between naturally aspirated and turbo-charged units .

Differences between a naturally aspirated and a turbocharged engine - service and operation

Uppsala is partying loudly until dawn, and Juwenalia is talked about long after the most abused student has sober up. The city is also famous for its royal mounds and too large cathedral. Uppsala is the former capital and the fourth largest city in Sweden. It is located in the south-eastern part of the country, less than an hour's drive from Stockholm (via the E4 route). It is a well-known university center in Europe and, as befits one, it is teeming with life and endless fun. The fact that Uppsala attracts young people from different countries can be seen especially during the great student holiday - Sista April. This event is partly Juwenalia, partly a free interpretation of the so-called Walpurgisnacht , the night of evil spirits. Legends about the Sabbaths at the Brocken Summit on the night of April 30 to May 1, and the traditions of lighting great fires on the hills to drive away the witches, have become the occasion for events attended by thousands of people each year.

Uppsala - a record by mistake

The caravanning season is slowly beginning, all preparations for holiday escapades are gaining momentum. Many people struggle with a serious dilemma: what type of motorhome will be perfect for them, which type of motorhome to choose in order not to overpay or buy too little equipment. In order not to make a costly mistake, it is better to think in advance what exactly we need. Only when we know our expectations exactly, we can choose the manufacturer, model and its configuration. The extensive motorhomes guarantee their users convenience, comfort and extensive accessories . Unfortunately - for many enthusiasts, they have one major disadvantage: their huge dimensions make it very difficult to maneuver in a crowded city, on a camping field, and even make it impossible to use many parking lots. Interestingly, the situation is not saved even by vehicles built on the basis of delivery trucks with tin bodies - they are also much too tall .

BusKamper at the Motor Show

May weekend is a great time to show children the vibrant nature. This is not the time of shyly growing snowdrops, but of spring in full bloom. Where can you see its exceptional beauty? For example, in the Blue Springs reserve. Depending on the place we choose for the first weekend of May, we can bring home memories of an active holiday or peaceful exploration of nature with the whole family. If we decide on the latter, we can go to the Blue Springs reserve. It covers an area of almost 29 ha, and tourists visit it to see karst springs with an original blue shade, about 400 species of plants, 75 species of birds and numerous mammals (including the muskrat).

May weekend at the Blue Springs

Today, a section of approx. 550 km from Carta to Mamaia. Good road E68, then a little worse E81, but once it became a freeway it was OK, just boring. Bucharest bypass to drive, but not likely during rush hour. Fortunately, we traveled around 1pm our time. Bucharest-Constanta Highway, 11 lei additionally. Behind the highway, we turned left and drove about 20 km on a gravel road, but thanks to this we avoided Constanta. Camping S is big and nice, only a few sanitary requirements. Cost: 115 lei / day / set.

Romania 2011 - part 2 - at the seaside

It's time to go on a trip to Romania . Of the 5-6 crews that declared themselves, I was unfortunately left alone with my friend in a passenger car ... Well, life plays various tricks. Two crews, i.e. 8 people, take part in the expedition. My vacation was also in doubt, but it worked. The media patronage over the expedition was taken by "Polski Caravaning". . Day 1 The trailer is ready for the road, the food is packed (that's why the trailer is still connected to 230V), the crew and personal belongings. We can meet snow in the mountains and heat at the seaside. Departure today 22.00.

Romania 2011 - part 1 - in the mountains

Caravanning has never been the cheapest form of spending free time on vacation, nevertheless, for many of us, complete independence and unlimited freedom is worth any price. Regardless of whether we buy a brand new camper, a trailer or equipment from the secondary market - sooner or later we may experience a failure of the interior equipment. Unfortunately - very often a damaged refrigerator, air conditioner or other devices are not worth repairing in any way. As reality shows, the costs of possible resuscitation may exceed the price of the new equipment - with the warranty, of course.

Dometic - utility equipment for motorhomes and caravans

Where does Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, live? Where is the chair a few meters high? Where do the Bullerby kids play? All the answers can be found in Astrid Lindgren's World, in Vimmerby.

Picnic with Pippi Langstrumpf

For caravanning enthusiasts, only cars with practical bodies are important. Sedans, small hatchbacks or coupes do not exist. SUVs and station wagons , which have been popular recently, are different. Especially mid-range estate cars show more than sufficient suitability and functionality. In addition to the VW Passat and similar designs, the Citroen C5 deserves our attention - its several advantages are not available to anyone else in the D segment. Despite several years on the market ( it has been available since 2008 ), the C5 still counts in the fight for the client. The conservative silhouette enriched with the latest technology can still be enjoyed. Subtle and balanced accessories create an aesthetic whole, almost elegant.

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National Caravanning Rally on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Katowice Caravanning Circle